Yes same for us, we would have to defend the ports 24 hours, danes tried to take Charlestown (bugged timer) last night (~ 2 am server time) and failed, then they took Aves (also with bugged timer) from dutch right after that attack.
And some french did the same.
And still they ask for respect or being Gentlemen.
Oh and not to forget that you have to combine that with the new 3 days flag cooldown.